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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,598 cc

P97 RHVMOT history

P97 RHV is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 83,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
83,323 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P97 RHV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
12 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P97 RHV was last recorded at 83,323 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,373 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
950 miles
Average per year
955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,323 miles
  • 2025 – 82,373 miles
  • 2024 – 81,277 miles
  • 2023 – 81,206 miles
  • 2021 – 80,965 miles
  • 2020 – 80,632 miles
  • 2019 – 78,202 miles
  • 2018 – 73,587 miles
  • 2017 – 72,468 miles
  • 2016 – 72,399 miles
  • 2015 – 72,328 miles
  • 2013 – 72,069 miles
  • 2012 – 70,645 miles
  • 2011 – 70,087 miles
  • 2009 – 68,893 miles
  • 2008 – 67,563 miles
  • 2007 – 66,203 miles
  • 2006 – 64,825 miles
  • 2005 – 63,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,323 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Corrosion hole, OSR wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,323 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    83,323 miles
    Test number
    100104273084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,373 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    82,373 miles
    Test number
    149683453489
    • AdvisoryCorrosion hole, OSR wheel arch
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail82,369 miles (+1,092)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,369 miles
    Test number
    522455552337
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion hole, OSR wheel arch
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass81,277 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    81,277 miles
    Test number
    229625867777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,206 miles (+4)1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    81,206 miles
    Test number
    201411296684
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill corroded, not affecting structure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Beam axle corroded

  6. Fail81,202 miles (+237)3 major1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,202 miles
    Test number
    374375808234
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill corroded, not affecting structure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Beam axle corroded

  7. Pass80,965 miles (+333)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    80,965 miles
    Test number
    168960031024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,632 miles (+2,430)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,632 miles
    Test number
    769015307213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,202 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,202 miles
    Test number
    323878444249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail78,194 miles (+4,607)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,194 miles
    Test number
    822270629592
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass73,587 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    73,587 miles
    Test number
    369813815299
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail73,584 miles (+1,116)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,584 miles
    Test number
    415325762577
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass72,468 miles (+69)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    72,468 miles
    Test number
    622912182814
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass72,399 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    72,399 miles
    Test number
    969431920603
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail72,389 miles (+61)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,389 miles
    Test number
    838125245284
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded line over axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear line by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded line over axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass72,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,328 miles
    Test number
    869599161305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,328 miles (+259)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,328 miles
    Test number
    658570233496
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass72,069 miles (+1,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    72,069 miles
    Test number
    205178473159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass70,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,645 miles
    Test number
    116514562139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,645 miles (+558)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,645 miles
    Test number
    439731952160
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  21. Pass70,087 miles (+1,194)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    70,087 miles
    Test number
    237854251021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,893 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    68,893 miles
    Test number
    342723379457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail68,874 miles (+1,311)1 failure1 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,874 miles
    Test number
    212708169220
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished slightly.

  24. Pass67,563 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    67,563 miles
    Test number
    532388348220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail67,563 miles (+1,360)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,563 miles
    Test number
    992468648231
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass66,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    66,203 miles
    Test number
    483994137280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail66,203 miles (+1,378)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,203 miles
    Test number
    600194237233
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  28. Pass64,825 miles (+1,594)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    64,825 miles
    Test number
    521666806246
    • NoteScrew in tread of o/s rear tyre
    • NoteO/s wiper blade split on end

  29. Fail63,231 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,231 miles
    Test number
    181464515267
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  30. Pass63,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    63,231 miles
    Test number
    270434715210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P97 RHV

Does P97 RHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P97 RHV is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on P97 RHV?
The MOT on P97 RHV is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P97 RHV done?
P97 RHV was recorded at 83,323 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 955 miles a year.
Has P97 RHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P97 RHV has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
Has the mileage on P97 RHV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P97 RHV find?
P97 RHV passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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